The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded over 93 per cent of polling unit results from Saturday’s Anambra State governorship election to its Result Viewing Portal (IReV).
As collation continues across the state, reports from various local government areas indicate a largely peaceful process, though marred by allegations of vote buying and voter disenfranchisement in some polling units.
As at press time, more than 5,203 results, representing over 90 per cent of all polling units, had been published on the portal.
Below are some of the results already uploaded to IReV:
PU003, Adesa/Residency Drive (Ward 02), Onitsha-North LGA
APC – 25 | APGA – 66 | ADC – 1 | LP – 4
PU003, Alam Village Hall I (Ward 09), Ekwusigo LGA
APC – 15 | APGA – 169 | PDP – 1 | YPP – 3
PU015, Okija II (Ward 09), Ihiala LGA
APGA – 49 | APC – 1 | YPP – 4 | ADC – 0
PU005, Inland Town IV (Ward 06), Onitsha North LGA
APGA – 206 | APC – 95 | YPP – 11 | LP – 1
PU004, Ebenebe III (Ward 05), Awka North LGA
APGA – 134 | APC – 15 | YPP – 4 | ADC – 10
PU008, Agulu II (Ward 08), Anaocha LGA
APGA – 45 | APC – 10 | YPP – 6 | ADC – 0
Earlier, INEC confirmed that over 72 per cent of results were uploaded mid-day, before the figure rose to over 90 per cent by evening.
Candidates Decry Vote Buying
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, and the African Action Congress (AAC) candidate, Chioma Ifemeludike, have expressed concern over alleged vote buying in several areas.
Ukachukwu, who voted at Polling Unit 012, Osumenyi Ward 2, Umudiala Village, Nnewi South Local Government Area at about 11:38 a.m., described the act as criminal and detrimental to democracy. He warned that such practices undermine the integrity of the electoral process.
Similarly, Governor Chukwuma Soludo, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, who cast his vote alongside his wife, Nonye, at his polling unit in Isuofia around 1:20 p.m., also accused a political party of engaging in vote buying.
He praised the smooth conduct of the election in his area and urged residents to come out and vote.
“I am pleased with the organization here, but there are reports that some people are buying votes in nearby units. That must not be allowed to continue,” Soludo told journalists.
Elderly Voters in Focus
Emotions ran high at Umudim Akasi Polling Unit 019, Agulu Ward 8, Anaocha LGA, where Mrs. Elizabeth Onike, a 96-year-old woman, broke down in tears after being denied the opportunity to vote.
“I have always voted here. They told me my card is invalid. My children are not around, and I feel bad that I can’t decide who leads us,” she lamented in Igbo.
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At the other end of the age spectrum, 110-year-old Pa Onwujiobi Nwafor and 92-year-old Mrs. Roseline Umeorji proudly exercised their franchise at Ward 13, Unit 002, Isuofia, Aguata LGA.
In the same ward, 74-year-old blind voter Pa Julius Nwafor was assisted by his daughter, Ofeoma, to cast his ballot. Many elderly voters were seen waiting patiently to vote in the hot afternoon sun.
Other Notable Voters
Labour Party candidate Dr. George Moghalu voted at Polling Unit 017, Uruagu Ward 1, Nnewi North LGA.
Former governor and Labour Party chieftain Mr. Peter Obi also cast his vote at Umudimakasi Agulu Ward 2, Polling Unit 8, in Anaocha LGA.
The Bishop of the Diocese on the Niger, Rt. Rev. Dr. Owen Nwokolo, voted at All Saints Primary School, Onitsha, commending voter turnout and urging candidates to honor the peace accord they signed before the election. “Only one winner must emerge,” he said.
Early Turnout and Field Reports
At Udozo Primary School, Awka, a 72-year-old man was the first to vote in Ward 2.
In Onitsha, accreditation commenced at the General Post Office polling centre, though voting was delayed as INEC officials replaced a faulty table.
From Nkpor Junction to Amawbia and Nnewi South, INEC officials, security personnel, and ad hoc staff were seen setting up materials early in the morning.
Streets across major towns such as Awka and Onitsha were largely deserted, with movement restricted except for election duties.
INEC and Logistics
INEC stated that 2,802,790 registered voters across 5,718 polling units were eligible to participate in the election. The commission deployed 6,879 BVAS devices and over 24,000 ad hoc staff to ensure smooth conduct.
This election marks the first to be conducted under INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan, who assumed office on October 23, 2025.
The Contestants
Sixteen candidates are vying for the governorship seat. They include:
- Prof. Chukwuma Soludo (APGA) – incumbent governor
- Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu (APC)
- Sir Paul Chukwuma (YPP)
- Dr. George Moghalu (LP)
- Mr. John Nwosu (ADC)
- Oti Echezona (APM)
- Chief Jeff Nweke (AA)
- Charles Onyeze (Accord)
- Geoffrey Onyejegbu (NNPP)
- Jude Ezenwafor (PDP)
- Chukwududem Nweke (APP)
- Jerry Okeke (BP)
- Martin Ugwoji (ZLP)
- Vincent Chukwurah (SDP)
- Ms. Chioma Ifemeludike (AAC)
- Ndidi Olieh (NRM)
Six female deputy governorship candidates are also in the race, including Senator Uche Ekwunife (APC) and Veronica Okaro (LP).
As vote counting continues, Nigerians await the outcome of an election that could either return Governor Soludo for a second term or usher in a new administration.
INEC has assured the public of transparency through continuous uploads of results on the IReV portal.
As election process continues, Pinnacle Daily will continue to provide updates, as events unfold.
Source: Vanguard
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
